Yoga Classes for People with Diabetes


Yoga Classes
Lynne LaSpina CYT, RYT, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor

Many studies have reported the beneficial effect of the practice of yoga on diabetes. These studies confirmed that the practice of postures can rejuvenate the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Doing the postures in a relaxed manner, without exertion, accompanied by yogic meditation and breathing, helps most patients to improve blood sugar control.

While Yoga cannot "cure" diabetes, it can complement the lifestyle changes required to keep symptoms under control. It may also help practioners feel more in control of their health and well-being.

You can impact your health with small changes - yoga can be one of them!

Why Practice Yoga?

  • Yoga has been proven helpful for weight management as well as blood sugar control.
  • Yoga benefits any age, race, gender or level of fitness.
  • Yoga is safe - no "jerky" movements or rapid heart rate.
  • You receive the benefit of exercise without the sweat.
  • You become stronger, more supple, more coordinated.
  • You feel healthy, young and radiant.
  • You can go at your own pace.
  • You are more in touch with gravity and with how you breathe.
  • The postures energize and refresh rather than tire you.

Hunterdon Medical Center offers Yoga every Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Classes are held at the hospital in Meeting Room C.

Classes are taught by Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Lynne C. LaSpina, C.Y.T., R.Y.T. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. The class is open to anyone who has an interest in yoga. No registration required. For more information please call the Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management at (908) 237-6920.  Cost: $10 per session